Decades of uncommitted love have produced a yield of the most bitter fruit: high divorce rates, single parenthood, epidemic STD's and unrestrained abortion. Society's proposed remedies for such problems? Legal reforms, condoms and government programs. It's simple: control the effects of the activity rather than delegitimize it. The sexual revolution taught that casual sex was harmless so long as it was consensual. And yet the number of individuals damaged by such unmarried sexual activities has become incalculable. Our sexually obsessed culture longs for the easy love that Hollywood portrays. Disaster often follows, not to mention poor sequels.
—Leadership University Editor/Webmaster, Byron Barlowe
Principles for Dating Patrick Zukeran The nature of love is discussed as an introduction to the Biblical principles on dating.
Courtship, Dating and Right Relationships Tracey BartolomeiWhat is the difference between courting and dating?
Most Asked Questions on Dating Pat ZukeranThe author carefully answers some of the most difficult questions about dating.
SEX AND COMMITMENT: Why Wait Till Marriage? Jimmy Williams, revised by Jerry Solomon This article confronts the contemporary arguments for premarital sex.
Sex and the Single Life Philip TurnerSex between single people is common and accepted in our society. Are traditional teachings about sex only within marriage out of date?
Sex and the Search for Intimacy Dick PurnellThe author addresses the relationship between sex, love and intimacy.
Safe Sex and the Facts Raymond G. Bohlin, Ph.D.Is "safe sex" an enjoyable encounter without consequences? Is it the answer to the problem of STD's? The author gives another side to this contemporary discussion.
Why Wait for Sex? Alice FrylingThe author presents a powerful statement about the place of sex in a relationship.
Dynamic Sex: Unlocking the Secret to Love Rusty WrightThe author discusses the proper context for sex.
MARRIAGE: Marriage Dr. Wade F. HornAlthough part of a larger work, this section on marriage contains some interesting statistics on this endangered institution.
The Abolition of Marriage Kari Jenson GoldDid the institution of marriage crumble on its own or was it dismantled intentionally? Kari Jenson Gold reviews Maggie Gallagher's book, The Abolition of Marriage, which tries to answer that question.
Adultery Kerby AndersonPopular culture tends to glorify adulterous acts. This articles reveals the myths surrounding adultery and offers some helpful guidance in preventing unfaithfulness.
I Do? David BlankenhornIt is common for couples today to customize the vows for their wedding. Do the words that they select have anything to do with their actual marriage?
Marriage Reminders Jerry SolomonThe communication and responsibilities in marriage, as well as those little extras, are discussed in this article.
A Weekend for Reflection Upon a Life of Relationship John H. Stoll, Th.M., Ph.DMost married couples do not understand the basic principles on which marriage is based. It is good to take some time to learn them. The discussion here provides a step in that direction.
Steps to Healing a Marriage John H. Stoll, Th.M., Ph.DMany relationships today are in need of healing, especially marriages. Here are some practical steps to starting the process of ending the pain.
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY: Dr. John Stoll, Executive Director of A.S.K., Inc., a professional counseling and Bible teaching organization, is making himself available via email to those who have specific questions in the areas of dating, sex and commitment, and marriage. Over the past 45 years he has been a professor in five Christian Colleges/Seminaries, as both a Theologian and Marriage and Family Therapist. For the past 18 years he has been the Director of a Christian Psychological Clinic in Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN. A complete resume is available. Send an email to Dr. Stoll. We would love to get your feedback on this special focus. Please tell us what you think.
Dr. John Stoll, Executive Director of A.S.K., Inc., a professional counseling and Bible teaching organization, is making himself available via email to those who have specific questions in the areas of dating, sex and commitment, and marriage. Over the past 45 years he has been a professor in five Christian Colleges/Seminaries, as both a Theologian and Marriage and Family Therapist. For the past 18 years he has been the Director of a Christian Psychological Clinic in Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN. A complete resume is available.
Send an email to Dr. Stoll.
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